Absolutely a complete waste of money the food taste like it was cooked days ago they over charged ( only by a few dollars but still that's theft) their worker had some kind of allergy or infection and is making gross sounds with their nose. I'd ur sick stay home not out with people trying to eat. The soft food is hard the hard food is soft. The wet food is dry the dry food is moist. The whole experience was horrid. Won't be coming back here again. read more

Chinese Buffet - Chinese Near Me - Alton, Illinois

Dined here with a small group from church around 11 am. I personally had not been to the Chinese Buffet since Covid began, nearly 7 years ago now, believe it or not. However, I remember it as being a decent place to dine with a good amount of selection and fair prices. Upon entering, I was quite surprised to see that their pricing was still reasonable, however I didn't understand the upcharge for Sunday vs. the weekly buffet price as nothing on that Sunday buffet reflected an upcharge type dish in the slightest. Upon my first trip up to the buffet, I was a bit surprised to see that literally not one item on that buffet had changed in the past 7 years. I guess any kind of variety is out with this place or they don't know how to prepare anything else. At 11 am with a very light crowd present, all of the food was cold, completely unacceptatble having only opened at 10:30 am! Honestly I think the General Tso was the only item I had that was luke warm besides my bowl of soup. Many of the buffet dishes appeared to be leftover from the previous evening - - a good cook can tell what's fresh vs. leftover. The crab ragoons were tough and chewy a telltale sign of having been reheated. The egg rolls appeared to be refried as they were exceptionally dark brown in color. Literally no one was touching them either. The "fresh" seasoned green beans were all shriveled up. The lo mein noodles were swollen, having clearly soaked up all the juices/sauce from being stored and re-served. I think you get the picture here. I guess one might get food that is fresh and warm after all the leftovers have been eaten up by the victims dining at opening time. Good luck with your experience. Also, this place is exceptionally dirty and ran down with black mold on the walls and ceiling. It desperately needs a coat of paint, some new ceiling tiles, flooring, and lighting upgrades. . . fairly inexpensive upgrades and things you think would have changed somewhere along the way in the past 7 years since my last visit. read more

This was the first time we tried it and we will definitely be back! It is located in the same lot as Farm and Home. The decor is sparse, it's an older building, but very clean. The variety of foods is impressive. Everything we tried was very good. Servers kept the plates cleared in good time. They have a senior discount which is always appreciated. There were salad items and other items not necessarily Asian, so there is something for everyone. We will be making this a go-to! read more

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Went there for lunch on a weekday with my family and was very happy with the freshness of all items on the buffet. Have been there before and was not disappointed with their offerings. The cleanup ladies were "johnny on the spot" whenever people finished their meals and left their tables. They kept the place very clean and spotless. We will go back again when in the area. read more

Let me start out by saying, typically I am not a buffet person, but I was shopping next door and thought I'd give them a try. Once again, this is a review where I need and want a half star. For a buffet, it really wasn't that bad. The buffet area was kept clean and filled on a regular schedule as I dined. My food was all at a warm temperature and I didn't have to push anything aside for being cold. Their soda fountain was Pepsi, which I am not a fan of, but when given it as a choice, I can do the diet version. Foods that I tried and liked were; General Tso's Chicken, Bourbon Chicken, Green Pepper Steak, Chicken with Broccoli, Beef Lo Mein and the Green Beans. It's kinda funny, my favorite was the Green Beans and not any of the Chinese dishes. Foods that I did not like; Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon, Fried Rice and Fried Chicken Wings. It's disappointing when the Egg Roll and Crab Rangoon are not good when enjoying a Chinese meal. For me, if they are good, I can make them a light meal. Dining here you have very little interaction with the staff. You'll speak with the cashier when you first walk in and pay, and that's about it. Once you are dining, the staff working the dining room rarely speak as they bus and clean tables. The ambiance is non-existence, it's outdate and scary, but they keep it clean. If your self-esteem is low because you've gained a few pounds, go have lunch here. Once you see the other diners, your self-esteem will rise. read more

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I eat here almost once a week with my pal Steven. We both enjoy this establishment for the cheap and easy sit down experience. Steven loves the decor in this restaurant though I don't give much thought about it. Some might say the food here isn't very fresh or that the place is a bit trashy but Steven and I think it has amazing charm. I would recommend you give it a shot. They have a huge selection. Some of my favorite items are the pot stickers, general Tso's chicken, and potatoes. Steven adores the lo mein and the green beans. The most recent trip I tried out their chicken wings and they were alright! Every once in a while Steven and I indulge in their sweets. I also have to point out that their sweet tea is fabulous and I usually drink two full glasses at least. I don't have much to say about the service since you serve yourself but everyone I've interacted with is always very nice. Good people. Steven did use the bathroom once and said that the toilet was broken but they might have fixed it since then. I hope so anyway! read more

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This place is gross. The mushrooms were unwashed and the Crab Rangoon had little to no crab flavor. The wallpaper is coming off of the walls and the hanging ceiling tiles are dirty and gross. The food was mediocre at best. read more

Food is totally bland extremely poorly seasoned not the normal for Chinese cuisine. My suggestion is save your money and look for another restaurant. Sorry but those are the facts read more

DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE : We have passed by Chinese Buffet for years with countless very nearby shopping jaunts, this Sunday we went in . Oh my, what an amazing surprise with the quality of delectable entrees, prepared with lean meats and just enough salt for balance . Most Chinese buffets are an overdose of salt and MSG but not right here. The tables are promptly bussed and cleaned while the attentive kitchen keeps the food items fresh and stocked . Service is more than adequate since it's a buffet and all anyone should expect read more

Pay when you walk in the door. Nice neat buffet. Plenty of freshness and variety. Pepsi products .

The Sesame Chicken is the main reason I go here when I'm in town. So good.

It had been quite a years since I had been there. Highly disappointed. First they've really jumped the price. Then they didn't give me the senior discount price as requested even tho I qualify. Food was mediocre at best. Not worth the price. read more

Growing up, this was THEE place to go for Chinese food. I would stay away from pretty much all other Chinese places in the area for fear of gastro-intestinal bugs. Now, this is not really authentic Chinese food, if that is what you're looking for, but it is good. The selection is very large and offers some items that other Chinese food lovers don't even believe exist (like peanut butter chicken) when I mention them. If you are not accustomed to eating very greasy food, then you might not want to go wild on your first attempt - many people are overwhelmed by the spread and load up on the first trip only to regret it later. Like I said, this isn't really authentic Chinese Food, but don't tell that to the locals. There are also a few standard American items like chicken tenders to keep the less experimental diners happy. read more

Chinese Buffet - The best little Chinese buffet in the the Midwest! - Chinese Near Me - Alton, Illinois

Our family of four presented our Red Bird Discount card which entitled us to 10% off of our total order. We were told the 10% off only applied to one person, not all four. (Even though we received 10% off our entire order the last two times we dined there) We had to stand there and argue back and forth as the two employees conversed in their native tongue (RUDE!) thus holding up a line of patrons behind us. After roughly 10 minutes, we were finally refunded our full 10% off discount. The entire time we ate, we noticed the two staff members watching us, their eyes continued to follow us as we went back and forth to grab our food from the Buffett. The food was mediocre, and service was less than desirable- before, during & even even after we ate, as their eyes followed us to our car in the parking lot. Extremely rude and creepy. All over a measly 10% discount.. Wow!! Smh read more

Yellow chicken wings fucking sick and hard chunks in my chocolate ice cream fast service but foods off a lil bit

I like this place. They always keep the budfet up and all is good. Cant beat the price. Quite an array of customers that come in. A good place to people watch. Be kind and drop a few bucks in the tip jar, tgese ladies ar constantly on the move keeping things clean and stocked. read more

We arrived late, about 7:30, so there was no wait. The buffet is open till 9, and some fresh food was being brought out. Unfortunately, that couldn't be said for all of it. 2 staples if the buffet, the crab Rangoon, and the "sweet rolls", aka canned biscuits rolled in cinnamon sugar, were not as good as usual. The rangoon had no crab that I could discern, and tasted more of cream cheese, and the dough was slightly overcooked. The same could be said for the biscuits. They were hard and dry, but had plenty of sugar. Most of the food was tasty, just not up to usual standards. If you are looking for a high brow Chinese experience, this isn't your place. But, if you want a taste of some food with the Asian experience, try the Chinese Buffet read more

They're my favorite Chinese buffet in the area! They're the only ones I've found with the amazing peanut butter chicken on the buffet and I make any excuse to get out there and indulge. Their line could be a bit better stocked at times, but they make up for it with the variety offered. The wait staff is also wonderful. I barely finish a plate before it is removed with a friendly smile. read more

Okay. I survived. But it was not a really great experience. I didn't get food poisoning or anything, but I walked to the car with an abiding sense of regret. The food was greasy, even by Chinese buffet standards, which are usually measured with a dipstick to begin with. After wading into the lackluster food, I ended up sticking with the egg drop soup and getting the heck out. I don't write bad reviews. Some folks delight in a poison-pen pan; I don't. I just didn't feel good about my experience here and I never went back. Done. read more

Very good Chinese buffet. Everything was hot and fresh and kept full. It was only $8.00 for lunch, which included the drink. For a Chinese buffet, this was very good. read more

Our first trip to Chinese Buffet was very pleasant. With a large family, it's important that we have quick, efficient service, kid-pleasing food, and at a cost we can afford. Chinese Buffet hit on all those counts- and then some! Our kids were absolutely delighted to try all the different items they love so much- orange chicken, Gen. Tso's chicken, fried donuts, jello, rice, etc. It was hot, tasted great, and put a smile on everyone's face! I particularly enjoyed the black pepper steak with onion/pepper. There is something to like here for everyone, and the last thing I'm going to mention is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. With the new changes brought about by the pandemic, they are now serving "cafeteria style," where a worker will dish your food for you. Every single worker here was attentive, got us what we wanted with a huge smile, and went out of their way to make for an accommodating and fantastic experience. I would certainly come here again! read more

I must say this is the best Chinese food in the Granite City / Alton Illinois area. The restaurant is clean, the food is hot and fresh, and the service is very good. You can't go wrong by stopping here. I never heard of peanut butter chicken nor try it until today, and i must say it's pretty good. read more

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The food was pretty good. The peanut butter cheese was a new and interesting taste. Although it was good while I was eating I don't think I want to try it again. I would however go back. A decent price for above average food. Plus a drink. They do ask you to pay First. And you can just leave your tips on the table. read more

This a very good location to eat at. For two adults to eat dinner was only $21 bucks. Everything is always hot and looks very presentable. Many options for drinks Pepsi and coke tea and coffee. My only problem with with restaurant is it's always the same thing on the buffet. For some that's great but I would enjoy for them to mix it up. read more

Bad experience cold tombstone pizza... My bros damn crab rangoons were stuck together the meat in the hot wings was yellow wtf! and who the hell puts tables under the vents. Made me and my food cold.. Curse you south chi poo damn it. read more

Smelled good but didn't get to eat because they didn't take American Express even though they had a sign that said they did.

Soda machine didn't have Dr. pepper. Food was generally over cooked. The fried rice and fortune cookies were good. It was $11 for adults and McDonald's would have been a much better choice. read more

The two dishes done best at most Chinese places, crab Rangoon and pork dumplings, were not all that good. That being said some of the worst dishes at other Chinese buffets were just wonderful. The Peanut butter chicken, fried rice, seafood medley, and especially the frog legs were great. Not a Chinese place I will go to every time I eat Chinese, but will be in my rotation. read more

Food taste great! Frog legs are fried and seasoned perfectly. Speaking of seasoning, I really enjoy all the excellent favors. Favorite Chinese food in the area. Great family price too. read more

We sure enjoy this buffet. Whether we go there for lunch and the excellent entrées we enjoy so much, or dinner when we get frog legs, large butterfly shrimp, and upgraded entrees, we are never disappointed. the staff is quiet, unassuming and very efficient. the daytime cashier knows me when I walk in and gives us both a great big smile! the nighttime gentleman is just as gracious. I would recommend it to anyone who loves sensible Chinese food, especially Seniors who get a discount on their meal. read more

This is a solid Chinese buffet if your in the area. Good selection normal fair. Pretty clean. Would recommend.

Save your money look elsewhere. Food was bland and if I could give a zero I would. We had 1 plate each just to give it a shot. Nope never again. It's also seat yourself and get your own drinks. So don't do your tip up front if you dare to try this place. The parking lot is full but the quality of food is very low. This makes a first in 8 years that I've looked at my wife and we walked out after 1 plate on a buffet that costs $10.50 a person. Normally we will try something else on the buffet but with our stomachs already rolling from the poor food we left. read more

I'll give this three stars because I understand it's the midwest and I'm sure that the influx of immigrant influence isn't something that's taken advantage of in Chinese takeout's. The family I was visiting love the place. The fried rice was good, my mom loves the peanut (butter?) chicken, but the peanut taste was overpowering for me. Even if someone isn't fond of Chinese food, they have chicken fingers and fries. The sushi was not too bad........... for Alton. read more

I feel sick everytime I eat here. Finally others are starting to understand this is not healty...they have a hodge podge of food...tader tots, sushi, fried chicken...it's like the ghetto hometown bufffet...or golden coral. I'm not a fan...only thing I really like is the soft serve icream maker....I would totally be standing by that all day just eating ice cream :) read more

This is a pretty good place for Chinese food. They are not overly pricey. The food here is decent. Not a lot of spice is used. The things that are supposed to be hot are not. I've never had general toa's chicken that did not have a little burn to it. Theirs does not. None. But it's not bad for what you pay read more

Food was great. They replenished items quickly. My husband loved the frog legs. Definitely returning.

This place is a staple of my childhood and adolescence. I want to say it opened in 98 or 99 but has been nothing short of consistent all of these years. Their offerings have a homemade quality as if they use their own recipes unlike most place that use the same low quality food vendors. Steve is always very courteous as are his waitstaff and keeps this place spotless. The food is always tasty and hot but like 99% of Chinese food buffets, you will feel comfort at first and comatose once your dinner settles. Still worth a visit when you want to indulge on sweet greasy goodness! read more

Well, I guess I'll give this one five stars, since I've frequented this place so much. It is easily one of the best places to eat in Alton, and up there as one of the best Asian buffets on the 'East side'. I've been here so much over the years that I even remember eating here on the day the world stopped turning (9/11). What really amazes me is how much this place hasn't changed in time, in a good way. They somehow seem to keep things going and maintain their status as the 'go-to' place for the best all-you-can-eat restaurant. This was the first place I've tried many things for the first time, including their 'peanut butter chicken'! Their fried stuff like crab Rangoon, fries, and many others have always been top quality. The only negative thing is the guy who is always taking my money (assuming he's the owner or one of them?), who is never really that friendly. But the food wins there every time. Their sushi and dessert selection is weak, but the other categories somehow win over me. It is also notable that this is one of the very few places that doesn't charge extra for beverages, as it is part of the deal. read more

It'll do in a pinch, if you're feeling famished and must go to a Chinese buffet, and you don't want to leave 62002, but Hong Kong House has better food. For being a great big place, the selection and quality here is just so-so. I miss Oriental Garden in the lot by Schnucks, which had much better egg rolls, crab rangoon, and pretty much better everything. But this place opened and gradually took Oriental Garden's business. read more

This is by far the best chinese in Alton. They offer stuff for kids/and adults that are picky eaters. We sometimes swear that it is Mcdonalds chicken nuggets that they have up there! They also have salad and veggie sushi. Oh and don't forget the ice cream machine! read more